PRAVESAN PADAYACHEE (AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY)

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN / MOTOR MECHANIC (RED SEAL QUALIFIED)

ID: 900**********

CONTACT: adh6dp@r.postjobfree.com / 064-***-**** / 072-***-****

ADDRESS: BRYANSTON, JOHANNESBURG

PROFILE

I am an Indian man, currently residing in Johannesburg, South Africa. I am thirty (30) years old, born on the 4th of August 1990. My wife and I have no dependents as yet.

I am a dedicated, hardworking and proactive Automotive Technician / Motor Mechanic with a strong background in international trucks and light motor vehicles.

I am currently looking for an opportunity to utilize my technical skills in a challenging working environment and become a valuable asset to the organization that I work for. Eager and Willing to Add to my Knowledge Base and Skills. I am very interested in obtaining employment in a premium brand workshop.

EXPERIENCED BRANDS

CHEVROLET

OPEL (ALSO KNOWN AS VAUXHAUL)

ISUZU

AUDI

MERCEDES BENZ

BMW

NISSAN

TOYOTA

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

Excellent Communication Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure / excellent time management

Ability to meet deadlines

Honesty and Loyalty

Technical Competency

Professional Work Ethic

Flexibility

Determination and Persistence

Ability to Work in Harmony with Co-Workers, a team player

Problem solving skills

Assertive and friendly / easily adaptive

Decision Making / Leadership

Conflict Resolution

OBJECTIVE

To be able to work as an Automotive Technician / Motor Mechanic in a reputable automobile company and contribute to its development.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Period: September 2019 to March 2020

Qualified and Resident Technician / Mechanic VDS Autobody

●All duties as per below on a daily basis.

Period: November 2012 to May 2019

Qualified Motor Mechanic Williams Hunt Randburg

●Diagnostics & PDI inspections.

●Inspecting vehicle engine and mechanical/electrical components to diagnose issues accurately.

●Inspecting vehicle computer and electronic systems to repair, maintain and upgrade.

●Conducting routine maintenance work aiming to vehicle functionality and longevity.

●Performs repairs and maintenance procedures; diagnose, test, adjust, and repair mechanical systems of gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles.

●Maintains, tests and repairs petrol engines and the mechanical parts of lightweight motor vehicles such as transmissions, suspension, steering and brakes.

●Raises vehicle, using hydraulic jack or hoist, to gain access to mechanical units bolted to underside of vehicle.

●Removes unit, such as engine, transmission, or differential, using wrenches and hoist.

●Disassembles unit and inspects parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and thickness gauges.

●Repairs or replaces parts, such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings, using mechanic's hand tools.

●Overhauls or replaces carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.

●Rebuilds parts, such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks, using lathes, shapers, drill presses, and welding equipment.

●Rewires ignition system, lights, and instrument panel.

●Relines and adjusts brakes, aligns front end, repairs or replaces shock absorbers, and solders leaks in radiator.

●Replaces and adjusts headlights, and installs and repairs accessories, such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers.

Period: January 2011 to 31 July 2012

Apprentice Diesel Mechanic (level 2) Tanker Services

●Repairs and maintains diesel engines used to power machines, maintains diesel equipment operation by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements; correcting vehicle deficiencies; making adjustments and alignments; keeping records.

●Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.

●Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs;

●Reconditions and replaces parts, such as pistons, bearings, gears, valves, and bushings, using engine lathes, boring machines, hand tools, and precision measuring instruments. weld and cut parts, using arc-welding and flame cutting equipment.

Period: 2009 to January 2010

Team Leader in Construction Yahweh Manufacturing

●On site, Office-based, Developing ideas, Planning, Teamwork Creative/artistic, Problem solving

Period: 2007 to 2009 (School Holidays)

Team Leader in Construction Specialized Project Management

●On site, Office-based, Developing ideas, Planning, Teamwork Creative / artistic, Problem solving

EDUCATION

Period: 2005 – 2009

Allen Glen High School

Subjects Passed

English

Mathematical Literacy

Geography

Physical Science

Tourism

Life Orientation

Afrikaans

Period: 2010

University of Pretoria

1st year National Diploma in Sports Management

REFERENCES

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